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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Looks like about time to get all the parts put together Roger!!!! Is that the engine you got from Sehr's???? N&N really puts out a nice product!!!!

Yessir, that is Scott Sehr's handiwork on the 347. I am going to be excited to get it on a chassis dyno one of these days - promised Scott the results when we get there.
I have the engine from Sehr, and a Tremec 5 speed package (everything to couple it up) from Mike Forte. Put the 4.11 third member from JustRearEnds in last night to get the axles more stable - will have to do a "final" install later with silicone for the gasket, but it is in place. Will only lack the driveshaft to complete the driveline, and an accessory drive setup for the front. Sehr fixed me up with a balancer spacer package that came with the SFI balancer - should eliminate at least some of the spacer headaches I've been reading about.
Lots to do, but the initial smile has not diminished yet. I know I will have questions, but I also know that this is the place for answers.

Scored a pair of '86 Fiero seats today, kind of rough but everything works, and only $30 for the pair The foam on the driver's bolster is split a bit, but an interior guy says they are OK and the foam can be repaired. Not sure if new foam is available or not...

Originally Posted by rspears

Scored a pair of '86 Fiero seats today, kind of rough but everything works, and only $30 for the pair The foam on the driver's bolster is split a bit, but an interior guy says they are OK and the foam can be repaired. Not sure if new foam is available or not...

pick up another pass seat and use the foam on the driver side

The interior guy told me that the Fiero seats are often used by rodders, and that they have an upper brace point where the headrest attaches to the seat back where they can be cut down. He shot me a ballpark price of $300 to $325 per seat for new covers in good vinyl. There's a place, Mr. Mike's, that does custom leather/vinyl for Fiero's and several others, and you can get really nice covers in leather-ette for $375, or leather for $750. Custom has low back, cheaper ones retain the headrest. Honestly I kind of like the idea of a headrest in the event of a rear end collision - been there in the '60's and remember the sore neck for days/weeks. However, the headrests will be clearly visible through the back window. Not sure I care, but still thinking.

Headrests or no headrests??

If ya get rear ended without headrests,it could be a bit more painful,than with them.Think I would rather have them,and the added comfort..I must be getting old.

Lamin8r I've come to the same conclusion. The Fiero seats were built by Lear for Pontiac, and they are comfy seats, including the headrest support. I like the fit, feel and look of the seats, and they will be great with some new black leatherette on them. Thanks for the reply.